Needs Analysis for a STEM Discovery Learning-Based E-Module in Static Electricity

Abstract

Abstract This study aims to determine the need for learning devices in the form of electronic teaching module based on STEM Discovery learning to measure critical thinking skills and collaboration skills of students so that it can be known and there is a follow-up from researchers to teachers in implementing learning. The need analysis studied was a teaching module need analysis, static electricity material analysis, critical thinking ability analysis, and collaboration skills. The subjects of this research are high school physics teachers who teach using the Merdeka curriculum and teach in grade 12. The participants of this research are 30 teachers from different schools in several districts/cities in Central Java, Yogyakarta, and Bangka Belitung. The research method used is the quantitative descriptive research method. The data collection techniques used in this study consisted of observation, questionnaires, documentation, and literature studies. The data collected were analyzed with appropriate instruments, with descriptive statistical analysis techniques. Based on the data analysis, the following results were obtained: 1) As many as 70% of physics teachers still face difficulties in developing teaching modules, but 85.83% of them expressed interest in creating modules that are aligned with the criteria for electronic teaching modules based on STEM Discovery learning in the Merdeka curriculum; 2) Static electricity is important but difficult for students to understand; 3) Teachers struggle with teaching aspects related to both students’ critical thinking and collaboration skills, with 70% of physics teachers reporting difficulties in fostering critical thinking and 52.78% facing challenges in enhancing collaboration skills; 4) Teachers need teaching module that supports aspects of critical thinking skills and collaboration skills of students.